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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.95, 1,870.88 and 467.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.95, 1,870.88 and 467.51 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.95 : 1,870.88 = 467.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.95/1,870.88 = 467.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.95x = 1,870.88 × 467.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.95x = 874,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,655.11/1,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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